PulseBlasterESR-PRO^TM series is a high-speed, programmable, multichannel pulse generator in the PCI or CompactPCI form factor.  Based on the versatile PulseBlaster^TM processor architecture, these boards can accommodate pulse programs with highly flexible control commands of up to 4k program words, featuring loops (nested 8 levels deep), large loop counter (20 bits, up to 1,048,576 repetitions), and deterministic WAIT opcode with a constant latency of 8 clock cycles (16.0 ns at 500 MHz), adjustable to 1.07 seconds in duration, and up to 15 MHz retriggering frequency.
PulseBlasterESR-PRO^TM includes 21 output signals and a short pulse feature allowing for down to 2.0 ns pulse at 500 MHz.

Key Specifications

• High speed - currently up to 500 MHz clock frequency
• 21 independently controlled output channels
  
• 4 BNC bracket mounted connectors
  
• Three IDC headers for all 24 signal outputs
  
• 50 ohm impedance matched outputs
• Programmable pulse lengths from 2.0 ns to 8.59 s per instruction (at 500 MHz)
• sub-1 ns rise/fall times
• 2.0 ns pulse resolution (at 500 MHz)
• 4096 pulse program instruction words
• Advanced pulse-program flow control: nested loops (8 levels), subroutines 
• Software and hardware triggering, up to 10 MHz retriggering frequency
• PCI or Compact-PCI form factor.

Applications

Complex, high-speed, multi-channel pulse, pattern, and word generation. Customers’ applications have included

• Experiment and process control in Electron, Nuclear and Quadrupolar Resonances (ESR, NMR, NQR)
• Mass Spectrometry and related test technologies
• Ultrasound, radar, medical imaging
• Laser control in advanced communication
• Solid state physics experiments
• Nanomagnetism and spintronics applications
• Robotics and process synchronization
• Data bus emulation
• General laboratory use

Models and Ordering Information

PBESR-PRO-XX
XX – Clock frequency, in MHz.  Standard values are 300, 400, and 500 MHz.  Other values upon request.

Model	Clock Frequency	Channels	Pulse Resolution	Shortest Pulse	Memory Words
PBESR-PRO-300	300 MHz	21	3.3 ns	3.3 ns	4k
PBESR-PRO-400	400 MHz	21	2.5 ns	2.5 ns	4k
PBESR-PRO-500	500 MHz	21	2.0 ns	2.0 ns	4k

Sample Part Number: PBESR-PRO-500
(500 MHz clock frequency, 2.0 ns shortest pulse, 4k memory depth).

To inquire about the availability and pricing of our PulseBlasterESR-PRO line of products, please use our Contact Form.

Product Manuals

• PulseBlasterESR-PRO PCI Boards Manual

Free Software Support

• Available as a part of the SpinAPI Package:
• Example programs (executables and C source files)
• PulseBlaster Interpreter for easy programming without writing C code
• The SpinAPI package available for download on the Software Downloads page.
• Interfaces and examples - PBInterpreter, PulseBlaster.NET, LabView, Matlab.

Warranty Information

• Standard warranty  - two years
• Longer warranty periods available 
• Money-back guarantee – 30 days.
  

PulseBlasterESR-PRO Example Video